Exclusive: NFL, DirecTV agree to framework for Sunday Ticket deal
(Reuters) – The National Football League and DirecTV have agreed on a framework for negotiations to renew the satellite TV operator’s contract to offer the popular NFL Sunday Ticket football package the company uses to attract subscribers, according to…
Michael Jordan’s ‘flu game’ shoes sell for $104,765
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A pair of autographed shoes worn by basketball star Michael Jordan in the famous 1997 “flu game” during the NBA finals sold at auction on Thursday for a record-breaking $104,765.
No sex before games? Brazilian players test club controls
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Brazilian tradition of the concentracao – sequestering teams before matches and shielding them from temptations such as sex and alcohol – is under threat as players take a stand against the late payment of wages.
UEFA wants uniform European action against match-fixing
(Reuters) – UEFA wants consistent sanctions against match-fixing across Europe and has drafted an 11-point plan to help make that happen, general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.
Slumping Knicks, Bulls say not ready to roll over
NEW YORK (Reuters) – To many National Basketball Association (NBA) observers, the Eastern Conference race looms as a battle between the league’s two-time defending champion Miami Heat (16-6) and emerging Indiana Pacers (19-3).
Ripken opens the door to managing, sort of
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – Despite gaining a little weight and losing the rest of his hair since walking away from baseball a dozen years ago, Cal Ripken, Jr. remains instantly recognizable.
Perez joins Hulkenberg at Force India
LONDON (Reuters) – Mexican Sergio Perez hopes to forge a winning partnership with Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg after agreeing a multi-year deal to race for the Force India Formula One team.
U.S. coach Klinsmann to stay for four more years
(Reuters) – United States head coach Juergen Klinsmann, facing a tough World Cup challenge at next year’s finals in Brazil, has agreed a four-year contract extension through 2018, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Thursday.
Bayern Munich to play in 2014 MLS All-Star match
(Reuters) – European champions Bayern Munich will play in the 2014 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game as part of their pre-season North American tour, the U.S. league said on Thursday.
Formula One to award pole position trophy
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula One will award a pole position trophy next year to the driver who qualifies fastest the most times during the season, the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.
